SOLUTION: Write a formula that expresses the relationship. H varies inversely as t and H = 12 when t = 3. Explain how you arrive at that answer please. Thanks

Question 4765: Write a formula that expresses the relationship. H varies inversely as t and H = 12 when t = 3.
Explain how you arrive at that answer please.
Thanks
Answer by longjonsilver(2297) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
H varies inversely as t is written H 1/t. We convert this to an equation by putting in a constant - call it k, so:

. We now need to fix this value of k ie find its value. So we need to be given H and t...which we are in the question, amazing coincidence :-)

12 = k/3
--> k = 12*3
k = 36

So the equation is H = 36/t

jon

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